The Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel have been hacked, now displaying videos promoting XRP, a cryptocurrency created by Ripple Labs, a US-based company. In a notice issued by the Supreme Court of India, the public has been informed that the official YouTube channel of the court has been temporarily “taken down.” According to the official notice, the platform will be reinstated and “services on the YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India will be resumed shortly.”
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NEW DELHI: In a notice issued by the Supreme Court of India, the public has been informed that the official YouTube channel of the court has been temporarily “taken down.” According to the official notice, the platform will be reinstated and
“services on the YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India will be resumed shortly.”
The announcement was formally signed by Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi, the Registrar (Technology) of the Supreme Court. While the notice does not provide details about the cause of the takedown, it reassures the public that efforts are being made to restore the channel in the near future.
The message reads:
“This is to inform all concerned that the YouTube channel of Supreme Court of India has been taken down.”
In addition, the notification includes an update regarding the resumption of services, stating,
“The services on YouTube channel of Supreme Court of India will be resumed shortly.”
This interruption could potentially be related to technical issues or policy matters with the YouTube platform, though no specifics have been given at this time.
The Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel is a critical tool for sharing updates, live streams, and archived videos of court sessions, judgments, and other key proceedings, making its prompt restoration a priority for maintaining transparency and access to legal resources for the public.
As soon as more information is available, or once the channel is restored, further updates will likely be shared by the Supreme Court of India.
BACKGROUND
In an alarming cybersecurity breach, the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India appears to have been hacked. The channel, which typically features legal proceedings and updates from India’s highest judicial authority, is now reportedly displaying videos promoting XRP, a cryptocurrency created by Ripple Labs, a US-based blockchain company.
The breach was noticed when the channel began streaming content unrelated to the judiciary, instead focusing on cryptocurrency-related promotions. XRP, the digital asset being advertised, is associated with Ripple Labs, a prominent player in the global cryptocurrency space.
The nature of the hack and how long the channel has been compromised remain unclear. However, this incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of even the most secure and significant institutions to cyberattacks. Immediate action from the concerned authorities is expected to restore the channel and mitigate any potential damage.
This hacking incident also underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks, especially those aimed at exploiting platforms with high visibility for promoting cryptocurrency schemes, which are often used in fraudulent activities.
As the situation develops, authorities will likely investigate how the breach occurred and implement stronger security measures to prevent future incidents. Meanwhile, the public is urged to avoid engaging with any suspicious content related to cryptocurrencies on the compromised platform.
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